TBpeople Philippines Meets with Philippine Blind Union (PBU)

We had an amazing meet and greet with the Philippine Blind Union, discussing shared goals of accessibility, inclusive education and empowerment for the blind community. Meeting was hosted by Benetech a nonprofit social enterprise organization that empowers communities with software for social good.

It was an inspiring exchange of ideas, and we’re excited to continue working together towards a more inclusive future.

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A Blessed Partnership

A Blessed Partnership: Fr. Orven O. Gonzaga, CP & Passionist Philanthropic Development Office with TBpeople Philippines

TBpeople aims to reach different faith based groups like the Catholic sector to reach more of the unreached.

Guided by faith, the collaboration between Fr. Orven O. Gonzaga, CP, the Passionist Office, and TBpeople Philippines is bringing hope and healing to those impacted by tuberculosis.

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CCM first regular meeting

TBPeople Philippines is proud to attend the 1st Quarter Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Meeting today, February 12, 2025, presided by our Secretary of Health Doctor Ted Herbosa at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

Doc Ted Herbosa stressed the negative impact on relying on international funding. With the U.S. governments’ announcement on pausing the delivery of health services and programs the secretary believes that domestic funding should be strengthened now.

We’re excited to collaborate and push for stronger TB care in the Philippines!…

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THAILAND’S 30-BAHT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE PLAN: LEARNINGS AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PHILIPPINES

Hosted by our colleague Dr. Jaemin Park of Heal Venture Lab and attended by our Secretary of Health Doctor Ted Herbosa with other important individual personalities in the panel, gave their insights regarding the comparison of Thailand’s implementation of 30-baht universal healthcare.

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Roche with their COBAS 5800

Had an amazing and productive time with our Roche partners, training on the Cobas® modular analyzer series! Discovering the multi disease testing capacity of the Cobas 5800 and its Rifampicin and Isoniazid resistance capability which makes diagnosing faster. This continued learning strengthens our confidence as TB survivors, empowering us to keep fighting against TB.

TBPeople Philippines had the opportunity to visit one of the facilities using the Roche Cobas 5800, and it became clear on the number of patients testing TB positive, including those with Rifampicin and Isoniazid resistance, is a stark reality.…

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TBpeople Philippines participated at the GEDSI Assessment Validation Workshop

TBPeople Philippines proudly participates in the Validation Meeting on the Rapid GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) Assessment of the HIV Response.’ a UNITAIDS project. TBpeople’s participation on this project is a big step towards the GEDSI focus for Tuberculosis programs as well.

TBpeople Philippines president Ma.Eloisa Zepeda Teng and communications officer Edilberto Casil, effectively represented the disability sector and detailed the need for the implementation of accessibility laws and current systems in the country regarding the disability federations implemented laws and policies.…

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DISSEMINATION of BPaL OPERATIONAL RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CLOSEOUT

TBpeople Philippines is proud to attend the DISSEMINATION of BPaL OPERATIONAL RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CLOSEOUT event . A valuable opportunity to learn and unite in the fight against TB for a TB-free Philippines!

After the LIFT-TB operational research concluded, TBpeople joined the regional site visits to check the enabling environment for the proper implementation for the newly signed DRTB BPaL regimen. During the closeout TBpeople reported all of the site visited and provided socio economic legal recommendations to the various barriers cited.…

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Honoring a Legacy: TBPeople Philippines Attends the 6th Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture

TBPeople Philippines team and President Mrs. Eloisa Zepeda-Teng, was honored to attend the 6th Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture at Makati Medical City Hospital. It honored the late Dr. Thelma Tupasi whose legacy will live on by continuing the fight against TB. A visionary leader, Dr. Tupasi had been renowned as an expert in infectious diseases, whose work strived to enhance TB diagnosis, treatment, and patient care not only in the Philippines but also throughout the region.…

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